Job description
*** PRN Occupational Therapist need for weekdays and possibly occasional weekends*** Must have experience in an acute care hospital setting! We are looking for someone to complete our team and enjoy the culture of teamwork as we help our patients regain their lives back.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will adhere to department policy regarding time frame, form and content of written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries. To help achieve our mission, you will communicate effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts. Completing all administrative tasks and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit is expected.
Job Responsibilities
- Documents the results of the evaluation clearly and completely, including all essential elements according to department policy.
- Completes daily progress notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed as evidenced by chart review.
- Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up, and patient and/or family education as evidenced by chart review and team feedback.
- Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established time frames (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement) as evidenced by chart review.
- Documents evidence of patient and family/caregiver education as evidenced by chart review.
- Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts. Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of specials needs of the patients or family in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans as evidenced by observation, chart review and team feedback.
- Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review, observation and team feedback. Includes family/caregiver in education and training as appropriate as evidenced by observation and documentation.
- Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members and is open to feedback and receptive to change as evidenced by team feedback.
Requirements:
Experience: New graduate occupational therapist (Prefer 1-year of experience)
Education: Education: B.S. in Occupational Therapy- Masters Preferred
Licensure: Licensure: VA License required
Certification: Certification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)
Special Skills: Basic computer knowledge, proficient in English verbal and written skill
About Inova Health System
Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.
We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.
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